Karabakh settlement not on EaP agenda- European diplomat

Karabakh settlement not on EaP agenda- European diplomat

PanARMENIAN.Net - EU's non-involvement in Karabakh settlement mediation activities in Eastern Partnership (EaP) project framework does not exclude the Nagorno Karabakh Republic representatives' participation in European Movement conferences, according to the European Movement International (EMI) Secretary General.

At news conference in Yerevan, Mr. Diogo Pinto expressed hope for the effectiveness of the oncoming Yerevan-hosted conference.

On October 20-21, Yerevan will host a congress titled Increase of Civil Society Role in Eastern Partnership Project, with EaP states delegations participating.

4  16.09.11 - Press-conference of Victor Yengibaryan and Diogo Pinto
The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan

The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.

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